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Notable lake · Nordwestmecklenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Rugensee

Rugensee is a lake in Nordwestmecklenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Rugensee: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Rugensee

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Rugensee — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 53.72592, 11.38029. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Rugensee

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    Frequently asked

    Is Rugensee full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Rugensee yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Rugensee?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Rugensee?

    Nearby: Dorfkirche Groß Trebbow (church, 3 km), Dorfkirche (church, 4 km), Schloss Wiligrad (fort, 5 km), Dorfkirche Kirch Stück (church, 5 km), Das Alte Moor bei Drispeth (sanctuary, 6 km), Dorfkirche Cramon (church, 8 km).

    Is Rugensee worth visiting?

    Rugensee is listed as a notable lake in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern on Spotwander.